Vermont § 5793 - Liability limited
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 5793 — Liability limited, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5793. Liability limited
- (a) Land. An owner shall not be liable for property damage or personal injury sustained by a
person who, without consideration, enters or goes upon the owner’s land for a recreational
use unless the damage or injury is the result of the willful or wanton misconduct
of the owner. (b) Equipment, fixtures, machinery, or personal property. (1) Unless the damage or injury is the result of the willful or wanton misconduct of the
owner, an owner shall not be liable for property damage or personal injury sustained
by a person who, without consideration and without actual permission of the owner,
enters or goes upon the owner’s land for a recreational use and proceeds to enter
upon or use: (A) equipment, machinery, or personal property; or (B) structures or fixtures not described in subdivision 5792(2)(A)(iii) or (iv) of this
title. (2) Permission to enter or go upon an owner’s land shall not, by itself, include permission
to enter or go upon structures or to go upon or use equipment, fixtures, machinery,
or personal property. (c) Posting. An owner may post a sign warning against dangers on the owner’s land or water. An
owner who posts a sign pursuant to this subsection shall not be liable for any damage
or injury allegedly arising out of the posting unless the damage or injury is the
result of the willful or wanton misconduct of the owner. (Added 1997, No. 110 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; amended 2017, No. 136 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. May 21, 2018.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 5793
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 5793 cover?
Section 5793 ("Liability limited") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Vermont § 5793?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 5793 apply to my situation?
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